RAND Research Topic: Combat Medicine2024-03-22T23:37:25ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/combat-medicine.htmlLimb Salvage and Recovery After Severe Blast InjuryCharles C. Engel; Molly M. Simmons; Sara E. Heins; Mimi Shen; Gulrez Shah Azhar; Tepring Piquadohttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA199-1.html2020-07-06T09:00:00Z2020-07-06T09:00:00ZAdvances in medicine, protective equipment, and surgical reconstruction have led to questions about when to emphasize limb salvage over amputation for individuals with severe blast injuries. The authors summarize recent research on the topic.Toward Resiliency in the Joint Blood Supply ChainBrent Thomas; Katherine Anania; Anthony DeCicco; John A. Hammhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR2482.html2018-09-24T10:00:00Z2018-09-24T10:00:00ZEnsuring that blood remains available and safe for the Joint military community requires sophisticated logistical support and a dependable supply chain. The authors explore approaches to improving the resiliency of the blood supply chain.